Think Faster, Talk Smarter

Remarkably helpful and specific. I certainly plan to follow Abrahams’ recommendations – Robert Cialdini, internationally bestselling author of Pre-SuasionExceptional. His tools for thinking quickly and speaking clearly are indispensable. His easy-to-understand approach helps anyone to become a better ‘in-the-moment’ communicator – Tony Fadell, inventor of the iPod, co-creator of the iPhone, and internationally bestselling author of BuildA gold standard for communication best practices. Matt’s six step approach to speaking confidently and clearly in spontaneous situations helps calm the nervous system so you can focus on what matters: creating connection with those around you and responding in the moment. – David Eagleman, neuroscientist and internationally bestselling author of The BrainAn essential contribution to the communication field. Matt provides a powerful toolkit for managing the anxiety-filled situation of speaking spontaneously — answering questions, giving feedback, addressing mistakes and miscues – Jonah Berger, internationally bestselling author of ContagiousFilled with practical, tactical advice, this book is indispensable. – Kim Scott, internationally bestselling author of Radical CandorAn essential read. Matt Abrahams has a gift for making complex concepts easy to understand and simple to enact – Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DriveSparkling and deeply human. Abrahams lays out his proven approach to easily and powerfully telling your story, share your achievements, and getting the results you deserve. If you work with people, you must read this book! – Laszlo Bock, former Chief People Officer of Google and bestselling author of Work Rules!An important part of leadership is being able to communicate effectively. People are frequently in meetings with others where they need to persuade those others. Being able to think on one’s feet and make a positive impression through what we say is essential. I highly recommend Abrahams’ book – Jeffrey Pfeffer, author of The 7 Rules of PowerYou can learn to navigate nearly any conversation with Think Faster, Talk Smarter. Abrahams’ real-life examples and actionable tips provide a roadmap to mastering the art of thinking quickly and speaking confidently, and this is the perfect book for professionals, teachers, parents - or anyone else who talks – Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power of Habit, Smarter Faster Better and SupercommunicatorsThe ability to think quickly and communicate clearly is critical for connecting with others. Think Faster, Talk Smarter turns the art of impromtu speaking into a science, making it accessible and actionable for all – Cassie Holmes, bestselling author of Happier HourAbrahams gives you the tools to build supreme confidence in your ability to sell your ideas, even in the most pressure-filled moments – Carmine Gallo, author of Talk Like TED and The Bezos Blueprint

Matt Abrahams is the Larsen Lam Family Lecturer in Organizational Behaviour at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, and a much-sought-after keynote speaker and communication consultant for Fortune 100 companies. His popular podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart is the number one career/business programme on Apple Podcasts in India, Israel, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore, and in the top five in the US and the UK, with 1.1 million average downloads/listens per month. His TEDx talks have racked up over six million views. Think Faster, Talk Smarter is his first book.